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Prof Jim Mann calls for govt to ‘wake up’ on diabetes
Professor Jim Mann from the University of Otago berates authorities for their lack action and engagement on the issue of […]
Continue readingUN Non-Communicable Disease meeting concludes
As the United Nations High Level Meeting on Noncommunicable diseases (NDCs) concludes, some general resolutions have been agreed to – […]
Continue readingNZ must change ‘obesogenic’ environment – Researchers
New Zealand’s obesity problem is getting worse and researchers are becoming more vocal about the need for action to avoid […]
Continue readingObesity crisis looms for kiwis – NZMJ
Health professionals have called on the government to halt New Zealand’s growing obesity problem, saying it will cost the healthcare […]
Continue readingNew Zealand’s diabetes ‘epidemic’
New research has revealed New Zealand has one of the highest rates of diabetes among developed countries, drawing attention to […]
Continue readingRadioNZ: Vitamin D no panacea – UK study
A UK study has found that, while vitamin D is essential for good bone health, there is no evidence for […]
Continue readingNewsletter Digest: Canadian SMC, diabetes drug suspended, whooping cough
SMC network expands to Canada Monday sees the launch of the Canadian Science Media Centre, representing the SMC network’s first […]
Continue readingExperts on moves to suspend diabetes drug Avandia
SMC UK: Expert reaction to European Medicines Agency recommendation to suspend the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) Our colleagues at the […]
Continue readingA high-fat diet for weight loss and diabetes? Experts respond
The 60 Minutes programme last Wednesday and again last night featured a story about former All Black Captain Taine Randell, […]
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